Jackson was recognized for outstanding contributions, education and assistance to Indiana pest management professionals, the structural pest management industry and continued service to the Indiana Pest Management Association.

Jackson was past president and board member of the IPMA and has operated Jackson Pest Management since 1995.

The company said its fourth-quarter earnings rose 17%. Ecolab CEO Doug Baker said the company’s U.S. pest business “has been steadily improving” due to a number of investments in that business starting two years ago.